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Sum Sum

South Brisbane

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Sum Sum in South Brisbane is a modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant blending bold flavours with a warm, intimate atmosphere. 

With cosy booths, soft lighting and a welcoming feel, it's the perfect destination for a memorable date night or special evening out with friends.

Interior

Crafted by Chef Aaron, whose French culinary background and travels across Asia, including a Michelin-starred experience in Japan. the menu showcases an impressive selection of dishes. 

Start with their oysters topped with pickled cucumber, salmon caviar and finger limes which are unforgettable and presented beautifully; pan-fried scallops with bourbon butter and tomato salsa; or banh mi (house-made bread with dip and marinated olives). 

Oysters

Their delicate kingfish sashimi with fresh grapefruit is also a highlight and its freshness will leave you wanting to come back for more as will the habachi wagyu skewers. Each dish is designed for sharing - so be sure to tuck in with a group of friends.

Kingfish

As for mains, their menu boasts a rich blue swimmer crab pasta and perfectly juicy organic-fed ginger lemon half chicken, both of which are highlights, along with aromatic Jungle Duck Curry. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted, combining fresh ingredients with vibrant Vietnamese influences.

Chicken

As for dessert there's 'banh flan' (Cointreau creme caramel) or dark callebut chocolate panna cotta.

Need to know - there is street parking available nearby.

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By Nina Panayotov

Sum Sum

Shop 11/220 Melbourne Street

South Brisbane 

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